Which of the following options is the correct spelling of the plural form of “crisis”?
A.
Crisis’s
B.
Crises
C.
Crises’s
D.
Crisises
The correct answer is:
B. Crises
Explanation:
The plural form of “crisis” is “crises.” This follows the pattern of Latin-derived nouns in English, where the ending “-is” is replaced with “-es” to form the plural.
- A. Crisis’s: This would be the possessive form, not the plural form.
- C. Crises’s: This is incorrect as it combines the plural and possessive forms, which is not standard.
- D. Crisises: This form is incorrect; the proper pluralization changes the suffix from “-is” to “-es.”
Correct answer: B